5 local music groups have been granted funding under the Non-Mainstream Music Education Bursary Scheme.
This scheme provides a small cash grant to support music education and music initiatives to continue to encourage young musicians outside of a school environment.
In Cavan St. Mary's Brass and Reed Band, NYAH Comhaltas, Cavan Town Branch CCE each received €2,000 each, while in Monaghan Stedfast Shoes Brass Band also got €2,000.
In the Shannonside region Longford School of Rock as received €3,000
These allocation have been welcomed by local representatives.